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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
FHP C8 Corvette Wins Best Looking Cruiser
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Florida Highway Patrol has yet again won the national Best Looking Cruiser competition, this time with its C8 Corvette. It's the third year in a row the law enforcement agency has claimed the title, making people wonder if anyone can beat the insurgent mid-engine American sports car was revealed as part of the FHP fleet back in April of this year. Wearing the distinct black and tan paint scheme that's illegal for anyone to copy, it's not just a public relations vehicle but instead is used as an actual cruiser. Before anyone gets riled up about government waste, know that FHP didn't buy the C8 Corvette. It was seized from a drug trafficker, then repurposed for law enforcement use. Currently, it's stationed at Fort Myers in southwestern Florida. Speeders and other violators need to keep a sharp eye for the cruiser because it can do 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds and hit a top speed of 194 mph, so outrunning it is unlikely. The interior has retained the supple red leather upholstery, but there's a computer and mobile printer mounted for duty purposes. The Best Looking Cruiser competition is put on every year by the American Association of State Troopers. Every state submits photos of their entries, then the public gets to vote. While some go for rather traditional images, FHP got a little wild, having a cheetah from Zoo Miami pose with the sports car. FHP made it clear when it revealed the C8 Corvette that while it's a patrol vehicle, the flashy sports car will still be used for some public outreach programs. Entering it into the Best Looking Cruiser competition is just the start, with the Chevy likely used at public events, including leading parades, in the future. Image via Florida Highway Patrol Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
FHP C8 Corvette Wins Best Looking Cruiser
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Florida Highway Patrol has yet again won the national Best Looking Cruiser competition, this time with its C8 Corvette. It's the third year in a row the law enforcement agency has claimed the title, making people wonder if anyone can beat the insurgent mid-engine American sports car was revealed as part of the FHP fleet back in April of this year. Wearing the distinct black and tan paint scheme that's illegal for anyone to copy, it's not just a public relations vehicle but instead is used as an actual cruiser. Before anyone gets riled up about government waste, know that FHP didn't buy the C8 Corvette. It was seized from a drug trafficker, then repurposed for law enforcement use. Currently, it's stationed at Fort Myers in southwestern Florida. Speeders and other violators need to keep a sharp eye for the cruiser because it can do 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds and hit a top speed of 194 mph, so outrunning it is unlikely. The interior has retained the supple red leather upholstery, but there's a computer and mobile printer mounted for duty purposes. The Best Looking Cruiser competition is put on every year by the American Association of State Troopers. Every state submits photos of their entries, then the public gets to vote. While some go for rather traditional images, FHP got a little wild, having a cheetah from Zoo Miami pose with the sports car. FHP made it clear when it revealed the C8 Corvette that while it's a patrol vehicle, the flashy sports car will still be used for some public outreach programs. Entering it into the Best Looking Cruiser competition is just the start, with the Chevy likely used at public events, including leading parades, in the future. Image via Florida Highway Patrol Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Vote to include Iowa State Patrol in national Best Looking Cruiser calendar
IOWA — The Iowa State Patrol is asking for the public's help in getting a photo of their patrol cars into the national Best Looking Cruiser calendar for the third time. The ISP submitted a photo of a current and historic patrol car parked in front of the Field of Dreams farmhouse in Dyersville to the American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser contest to be included in the 2026 calendar. Iowa DNR reports second-highest pheasant harvest in nearly two decades The contest takes photo submissions of cruisers from every state patrol in the country. In order to make it into the calendar, the ISP must rank within the top 13 submissions via public voting. As of Wednesday, the ISP said they were ranked well below that threshold. Now, the ISP is calling on the public to vote in the contest so they can make it into the calendar for a third time. The ISP made it into the calendar in 2024 and in 2021. A link to the voting poll can be found on the patrol's social media pages or by clicking here. Iowa News: Vote to include Iowa State Patrol in national Best Looking Cruiser calendar WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, July 9 Iowa DNR reports second-highest pheasant harvest in nearly two decades Hotel Pattee reopens after flooding in June How 40 books from Iowa started a library in West Africa Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ohio State Patrol wants your vote for best looking cruiser in the U.S.
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking for help from Ohioans as it once again competes for the title of "Best Looking Cruiser." According to an announcement, the American Association of State Troopers hosts the annual contest where state police agencies submit photos of their patrol vehicles. The top 13 photos, determined by the public, will be featured in the AAST's annual calendar. This contest promotes friendly competition among law enforcement agencies nationwide and helps agencies connect with their communities. The Patrol's cruiser, along with the Flying Wheel logo, symbolizes its commitment to providing unbiased and professional public safety services, according to the announcement. Voting is open now and will close at 5 p.m. on July 11. To cast your vote, visit the contest webpage and click the 'Vote Here' link. Then, scroll down to find the Patrol's photo and vote. Participants can vote once per day per device, so it is recommended to bookmark the page and vote daily for the best chance to win. Voters may need to clear their browser's cache and cookies each day to ensure their votes are counted. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Ohio troopers need your help to win national cruiser photo contest
